What’s the Difference Between Social vs. Physical Downtime After a Facelift? (Updated 2025) Posted on October 1, 2019 By Dr. Derek Ford Social downtime refers to the period after surgery when visible signs such as swelling or bruising have resolved enough for you to feel comfortable attending social events. Many facelift patients at my Toronto practice feel comfortable returning to work a couple of weeks after their procedure. But they may feel less confident about attending a … Read More
